Um Uk Sonobuoys Sda

5 months ago


Greenford, United Kingdom Ultra Electronics Full time

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times.

It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

**Job Description**:
This role reports into the International Sonobuoy Programmes Director with the Head of discipline as their functional Line Manager and will work closely with the Sonobuoys Chief Engineer and Sonobuoy Project Manager. As the Sonobuoys SDA you will be overseeing technical integrity throughout product development, across Technology Readiness Levels and in-service support. You will also be responsible for providing technical direction across the Sonobuoy project teams (including design reviews) and supporting customer meetings. Products include Ultra’s portfolio of in-service Sonobuoys and Sonobuoys currently in development.

This is a Senior Principal or Principal level role suitable for someone with a sonar background- An appreciation of Sonar Systems design - including deployment, communications, and safety.- Design experience in one of the following engineering disciplines and an understanding of the others: Systems, Electronics, Mechanical or Software.- This role requires eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance (ideally with no caveats).- The salary range is between £60k to £90k - but the offer will be dependent upon the individual’s specific capability level.

We have three sites: Greenford, Loudwater and Weymouth. This is a hybrid role giving you the flexibility to balance working from home and being on-site as necessary, with occasional UK travel. To be successful in the is role you are likely to need to be regularly on site at Greenford e.g. a couple of days per week.

There will be a two-stage interview process. The first will be with the Sonobuoys Chief Engineer and an SDA, and the second will be with the International Sonobuoy Programme Director and Head of discipline. The first will cover the role and technical suitability and the second will focus more on leadership and business/team fit, with a short presentation on how you would go about establishing yourself as the Sonobuoys SDA.

Benefits on offer:
- Flexible working hours- 1pm finish on a Friday- Optional 9 day fortnight- Hybrid working for certain job roles.- Casual dress- 25 days holiday- Christmas shut down.- Option to buy or sell holiday.- Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.- Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores- 4 x annual salary life cover- Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).- Annual bonus

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